Partial Molar pregnancy

Hello,My name is Arielle and I am 24. I am new to this board...I thought I was almost 13 weeks pregnant when I started spotting and was told to go to the E.R. Went through all the tests that day. Come to find out They could not find a heartbeat and told me that my sac was only about 6 wks along, but bottom line I had miscarried. the following day went to my new doctor and because he did not have the charts I went through all the same testing. At first the doctor was like "yea, I wouldn't worry this might be just that you thought you were 13 wks pregnant, but you were only 6." I told him that yesterday they seemed pretty sure there was no baby. Anyway, I ended up getting a D and C 2 days later. It was a lot less painful than I anticipated. There was some "cramping" but honestly I have had menstrual cramps worse. So here we are 2 wks later. I went to my appt today and found out that it was actually a molar pregnancy, but that there had been a baby as well, so I guess that makes it a partial molar pregnancy. Happens in 1 out of 1000 pregnancies. I will have to go in weekly to get my HCG level checked, to make sure it is decreasing. The worst part of it is the because it was a molar pregnancy the doctor said that we have to wait 3-6 months before we can start trying to conceive again. I have been feeling better emotionally, but then today its like this doctor appt kind of opened the "wounds" up again. Here I am thinking that we can probably start trying after my next period, but thats not the case. Its so sad to me. We have a 5 yr old daughter that knew she was gonna be a big sister and still thinks she will be soon. I thought that I would be pregnant again soon so I jus let her think that, but now I am not sure what to tell her. Is there anyone on here that has experienced a molar pregnancy? And additionally, what does everyone tell their other children about any kind of miscarriage?

Hello,My name is Arielle and I am 24. I am new to this board...I thought I was almost 13 weeks pregnant when I started spotting and was told to go to the E.R. Went through all the tests that day. Come to find out They could not find a heartbeat and told me that my sac was only about 6 wks along, but bottom line I had miscarried. the following day went to my new doctor and because he did not have the charts I went through all the same testing. At first the doctor was like "yea, I wouldn't worry this might be just that you thought you were 13 wks pregnant, but you were only 6." I told him that yesterday they seemed pretty sure there was no baby. Anyway, I ended up getting a D and C 2 days later. It was a lot less painful than I anticipated. There was some "cramping" but honestly I have had menstrual cramps worse. So here we are 2 wks later. I went to my appt today and found out that it was actually a molar pregnancy, but that there had been a baby as well, so I guess that makes it a partial molar pregnancy. Happens in 1 out of 1000 pregnancies. I will have to go in weekly to get my HCG level checked, to make sure it is decreasing. The worst part of it is the because it was a molar pregnancy the doctor said that we have to wait 3-6 months before we can start trying to conceive again. I have been feeling better emotionally, but then today its like this doctor appt kind of opened the "wounds" up again. Here I am thinking that we can probably start trying after my next period, but thats not the case. Its so sad to me. We have a 5 yr old daughter that knew she was gonna be a big sister and still thinks she will be soon. I thought that I would be pregnant again soon so I jus let her think that, but now I am not sure what to tell her. Is there anyone on here that has experienced a molar pregnancy? And additionally, what does everyone tell their other children about any kind of miscarriage?

Hello, I am sorry for your loss. It's weird how we think that these things can never happen to us, ya know? I wonder why your dr. is only testing you once a month? Maybe that means that your HCG level was already pretty low so he wasnt as worried. I have read some interesting things online concerning molar pregnancy and I will also be asking my dr many Q's regarding this. I read somewhere online that it is not uncommon to have to have more than one D and C to remove the leftover tissue. That thought is scary. did you experience a lot of physical pain with yours? The first wk I did have some pain but I was prescribed pain medicine. I am still spotting here and there, and its been about a month. I still have not told my daughter about this. I plan to soon, but she was so excited and is still talking about it. My initial plan was to not tell her anything and try again in a month, but since thats not the case we need to tell her something. I think perhaps the hardest thing is facing people you have already told you were expecting. Just when people ask me "how are you feeling?" I know what they are referring to but do not even want to be asked that Q. How the hell do you think I am feeling!! I know they are trying to be considerate and sincere but I just dont want it.

Hello, I am sorry for your loss. It's weird how we think that these things can never happen to us, ya know? I wonder why your dr. is only testing you once a month? Maybe that means that your HCG level was already pretty low so he wasnt as worried. I have read some interesting things online concerning molar pregnancy and I will also be asking my dr many Q's regarding this. I read somewhere online that it is not uncommon to have to have more than one D and C to remove the leftover tissue. That thought is scary. did you experience a lot of physical pain with yours? The first wk I did have some pain but I was prescribed pain medicine. I am still spotting here and there, and its been about a month. I still have not told my daughter about this. I plan to soon, but she was so excited and is still talking about it. My initial plan was to not tell her anything and try again in a month, but since thats not the case we need to tell her something. I think perhaps the hardest thing is facing people you have already told you were expecting. Just when people ask me "how are you feeling?" I know what they are referring to but do not even want to be asked that Q. How the hell do you think I am feeling!! I know they are trying to be considerate and sincere but I just dont want it.

Hey, Your son is so cute!! My daughter is 5 and is in kindergarten. We still have yet to explain anything to her. We want to do it together, but we've been so busy. Did you happen to know what your hormone level was before your D & C? I was just curious. The nurse told me that last wk when my hormone level was at 21 that level is usually found in women from 3-6 wks pregnant. But before my D&C my level was higher than 3000. So thats a huge decrease over a 2 wk time. I am hopeful that it will continue to decrease. Do you feel bloated still? Some of my pants are too tight still. I want to start using my Wii fit but being lazy about it. Yesterday, I took a nap after taking my daughter to school, made my husband lunch at noon and went back to sleep until I picked my daughter up!! And I was still tired so I had a huge coffee. I dont know what the deal was?

Hey, Your son is so cute!! My daughter is 5 and is in kindergarten. We still have yet to explain anything to her. We want to do it together, but we've been so busy. Did you happen to know what your hormone level was before your D & C? I was just curious. The nurse told me that last wk when my hormone level was at 21 that level is usually found in women from 3-6 wks pregnant. But before my D&C my level was higher than 3000. So thats a huge decrease over a 2 wk time. I am hopeful that it will continue to decrease. Do you feel bloated still? Some of my pants are too tight still. I want to start using my Wii fit but being lazy about it. Yesterday, I took a nap after taking my daughter to school, made my husband lunch at noon and went back to sleep until I picked my daughter up!! And I was still tired so I had a huge coffee. I dont know what the deal was?

I just got the call from my doc and my test was back with a 7, which was shocking to me because 2 wks before that it was 12. But my doc did not tell me about the fact that it drops slowly at the end. In fact he was quite optimistic about it being negative. So the nurse scheduled me to test again this Wed. I am curious as to how frequently my doc deals with this and yours as well? I mean I know 1 out of 1000 women, but how often does an average doctor see it? I hope that your doc appt goes well and another D&C is not necessary. I could not imagine still spotting. I would be a very unpleasant person to be around.

I just got the call from my doc and my test was back with a 7, which was shocking to me because 2 wks before that it was 12. But my doc did not tell me about the fact that it drops slowly at the end. In fact he was quite optimistic about it being negative. So the nurse scheduled me to test again this Wed. I am curious as to how frequently my doc deals with this and yours as well? I mean I know 1 out of 1000 women, but how often does an average doctor see it? I hope that your doc appt goes well and another D&C is not necessary. I could not imagine still spotting. I would be a very unpleasant person to be around.

l Know what you are all going through. I had a partial mole last year and I feel like I bled forever afterwards. I had been having spotting very early on which I didn't expect was that unusual because I did the same with my son so thought nothing of it but called the dr anyways. When having the U/S they didn't see a heartbeat but did see the gestational sac and yolk sac that looked abnormal. They told me to come back a week later for follow up but was told to suspect a miscarriage. After going back they detected a heartbeat but said I measured behind what I thought which didn't seem possible to me but they said everything looked fine. About two weeks later I spotted again, went in again and there was no heartbeat. This was at 11 weeks but had stopped about 9 weeks. I had a d and c a few days later and was fine physically for about a month when I thought I was already starting my period again when after major cramps and some bleeding, I passed a huge (the size of my fist) clot of very vasclar tissue. I felt fine, just bleeding a lot, called the Dr on call because it was after hours but she said this could be normal after a miscarriage. I told her that what I passed looked like an organ and she was like yes, that could be normal. I was like ok but I am going to the Dr tomorrow.

This is turning into a book but long story short, I brought with me into the dr's office what I passed and they ended up testing it and it came back a partial mole. I had to have another D and C where there was about 8 Dr's in the room and they actually gave me a spinal for it. I felt like I was reliving my C-section surgery. They now took it very serious and was told to wait 6 mos before trying again. My numbers did not take long to go down but I still bled for a long timeafter but as soon as my numbers reached a negative, the bleeding did seem to subside some.

I did get pregnant accidentally about 4 mos later but miscarried a week later. I just found out today that I am pregnant again and am scared. It will be a year next month since the molar pregnancy but it is still in the back of my mind. Wish me luck ad I will be thinking of you all that your year or six month wait goes by fast!!!!!

l Know what you are all going through. I had a partial mole last year and I feel like I bled forever afterwards. I had been having spotting very early on which I didn't expect was that unusual because I did the same with my son so thought nothing of it but called the dr anyways. When having the U/S they didn't see a heartbeat but did see the gestational sac and yolk sac that looked abnormal. They told me to come back a week later for follow up but was told to suspect a miscarriage. After going back they detected a heartbeat but said I measured behind what I thought which didn't seem possible to me but they said everything looked fine. About two weeks later I spotted again, went in again and there was no heartbeat. This was at 11 weeks but had stopped about 9 weeks. I had a d and c a few days later and was fine physically for about a month when I thought I was already starting my period again when after major cramps and some bleeding, I passed a huge (the size of my fist) clot of very vasclar tissue. I felt fine, just bleeding a lot, called the Dr on call because it was after hours but she said this could be normal after a miscarriage. I told her that what I passed looked like an organ and she was like yes, that could be normal. I was like ok but I am going to the Dr tomorrow.

This is turning into a book but long story short, I brought with me into the dr's office what I passed and they ended up testing it and it came back a partial mole. I had to have another D and C where there was about 8 Dr's in the room and they actually gave me a spinal for it. I felt like I was reliving my C-section surgery. They now took it very serious and was told to wait 6 mos before trying again. My numbers did not take long to go down but I still bled for a long timeafter but as soon as my numbers reached a negative, the bleeding did seem to subside some.

I did get pregnant accidentally about 4 mos later but miscarried a week later. I just found out today that I am pregnant again and am scared. It will be a year next month since the molar pregnancy but it is still in the back of my mind. Wish me luck ad I will be thinking of you all that your year or six month wait goes by fast!!!!!

Hey, Just wanted to share with everyone this website my friend sent me a link to. I cannot attest to the validity of it because I am waiting for my to come in the mail, but it sounds legit. The site says Sacred Heart is sending 10 free ovulation or pregnancy test out for those who request them. You can do any number of both as long as it equals 10. The website is http://freeopks.com/ So try it out. I still haven't started my cycle yet, but when I do these will be great and I thought everyone here would agree. Definitely will save some cash.

Hey, Just wanted to share with everyone this website my friend sent me a link to. I cannot attest to the validity of it because I am waiting for my to come in the mail, but it sounds legit. The site says Sacred Heart is sending 10 free ovulation or pregnancy test out for those who request them. You can do any number of both as long as it equals 10. The website is http://freeopks.com/ So try it out. I still haven't started my cycle yet, but when I do these will be great and I thought everyone here would agree. Definitely will save some cash.

I really haven't had a whole lot of pain with this D&C. I have cramps and bleed, but just like a period. Basically it is like I have been having a period for a month. I'm also in the process of making a list of questions for my dr. and plan to call him today.

I did get a phone call from the nurse yesterday afternoon telling me that I need to go in weekly for bloodwork until I get three negatives and then I go monthly. She said the dr. was concerned I had not understood him correctly (which I obviously didn't) which was why she was calling. So, I had my first blood draw yesterday.

How old is your daughter? We told my son, who is almost 2, that the baby went to be with Jesus, and although he asks to kiss my belly still, he does it and then says, "Baby, Jesus." It breaks my heart, but I feel a little better that he doesn't really get it. We had hoped to get pregnant again right away and my son would never know the difference, but when we learned of the molar pregnancy, we figured we needed to tell him something.

Thanks for listening.

Kristin

I really haven't had a whole lot of pain with this D&C. I have cramps and bleed, but just like a period. Basically it is like I have been having a period for a month. I'm also in the process of making a list of questions for my dr. and plan to call him today.

I did get a phone call from the nurse yesterday afternoon telling me that I need to go in weekly for bloodwork until I get three negatives and then I go monthly. She said the dr. was concerned I had not understood him correctly (which I obviously didn't) which was why she was calling. So, I had my first blood draw yesterday.

How old is your daughter? We told my son, who is almost 2, that the baby went to be with Jesus, and although he asks to kiss my belly still, he does it and then says, "Baby, Jesus." It breaks my heart, but I feel a little better that he doesn't really get it. We had hoped to get pregnant again right away and my son would never know the difference, but when we learned of the molar pregnancy, we figured we needed to tell him something.

Oh good! I am glad your hormones went down. And did you say moody? I know ALL about that for sure. It is horrible. No fun at all. I go for my weekly blood test tomorrom. I went to ER 2x last week and they had done my hCG. First it was 2200ish, but then the next day or so it was 3600ish and this was a week after D and C. They thought it was for sure going to go up, but somehow is was 1300ish. I am nervous to see what happens tomorrow. I think it will be okay, but I really can not take anymore of this insanity. I have read and talked with my doc about TTC again and although it is slightly more likely for thse who have had a molar preg to have another, it is not a huge percentage. I was told I would be considered high risk next time (which I am happy about in some ways bc they will do so many ultrasounds and blood tests and watch pregnancy really close, which might ease my nerves), but that it is not likely this will happen again. They say it was more like a fluke. The waiting a year thing is killing me too. But like you said, I want a healthy pregnancy and baby, so if that is what I have to do, then so be it.

Oh good! I am glad your hormones went down. And did you say moody? I know ALL about that for sure. It is horrible. No fun at all. I go for my weekly blood test tomorrom. I went to ER 2x last week and they had done my hCG. First it was 2200ish, but then the next day or so it was 3600ish and this was a week after D and C. They thought it was for sure going to go up, but somehow is was 1300ish. I am nervous to see what happens tomorrow. I think it will be okay, but I really can not take anymore of this insanity. I have read and talked with my doc about TTC again and although it is slightly more likely for thse who have had a molar preg to have another, it is not a huge percentage. I was told I would be considered high risk next time (which I am happy about in some ways bc they will do so many ultrasounds and blood tests and watch pregnancy really close, which might ease my nerves), but that it is not likely this will happen again. They say it was more like a fluke. The waiting a year thing is killing me too. But like you said, I want a healthy pregnancy and baby, so if that is what I have to do, then so be it.

I have had 3 mc's and the last one was found out to be a partial molar also. We say the HB at 6 weeks and again at 9 weeks, it looked just like a little baby. When we went in for the 12 week check up we found out there was no HB. When we went in for that D&C, at the time we didn't know it was part. molar, and I ended up having to stay in the hospital because of loss of blood. I couldn't even lift up my head without passing out. He said I started hemmoraging in surgery and he had to inject my uterus with petocin(sp?) to get the bleeding under control. The Dr. told me we could start TTC whenever we were ready. We started ttc again right away, but that has been 2.5 years ago!! Still no pg and we are getting ready for IVF in March/April. Also after we knew it was molar looking back I had all the signs, accelerated heart rate (i went to a cardiologist), extreme nausea and morning sickness (I was horribly sick). Did you have any of this stuff happen to you too??

I have had 3 mc's and the last one was found out to be a partial molar also. We say the HB at 6 weeks and again at 9 weeks, it looked just like a little baby. When we went in for the 12 week check up we found out there was no HB. When we went in for that D&C, at the time we didn't know it was part. molar, and I ended up having to stay in the hospital because of loss of blood. I couldn't even lift up my head without passing out. He said I started hemmoraging in surgery and he had to inject my uterus with petocin(sp?) to get the bleeding under control. The Dr. told me we could start TTC whenever we were ready. We started ttc again right away, but that has been 2.5 years ago!! Still no pg and we are getting ready for IVF in March/April. Also after we knew it was molar looking back I had all the signs, accelerated heart rate (i went to a cardiologist), extreme nausea and morning sickness (I was horribly sick). Did you have any of this stuff happen to you too??

My first period after the d&c was AWFUL...very crampy and lots of huge clots. The worst part is that it came on vacation and I wasn't expecting it because I was told I shouldn't be getting my peroid for maybe a couple of months and it was 27 days after.

How did they not know it was a molar after the first d&c? Did they not send the tissue out for analysis? They sent mine out afterwards and I got the pathology report about a week later. I'm sorry yours turned out to be such an ordeal, it is so hard when you just want to move on and you have daily/weekly reminders from spotting, bloodwork, etc.

I was told to wait 6 mos from the d&c but I think I am only going to wait 4. I know that might not be the best idea, but I think if my body is ready then it will happen. I'm sorry to hear about your second mc and I wish you luck with this one! The thought of being pregnant again and this possibly happening a second time is very scary so I can imagine what you're going through. Keep in touch with how things are going :)

My first period after the d&c was AWFUL...very crampy and lots of huge clots. The worst part is that it came on vacation and I wasn't expecting it because I was told I shouldn't be getting my peroid for maybe a couple of months and it was 27 days after.

How did they not know it was a molar after the first d&c? Did they not send the tissue out for analysis? They sent mine out afterwards and I got the pathology report about a week later. I'm sorry yours turned out to be such an ordeal, it is so hard when you just want to move on and you have daily/weekly reminders from spotting, bloodwork, etc.

I was told to wait 6 mos from the d&c but I think I am only going to wait 4. I know that might not be the best idea, but I think if my body is ready then it will happen. I'm sorry to hear about your second mc and I wish you luck with this one! The thought of being pregnant again and this possibly happening a second time is very scary so I can imagine what you're going through. Keep in touch with how things are going :)

I went to my home town to visit with family this past weekend. I finally met my niece of 11 months!! We just live so far away from them that we hardly ever get to see each other. But she was a doll. I loved spending time with her and playing with her. I can honestly say that I have not smiled that much in a long time. The joy that a baby can bring us is great! It just lifted my spirits. There were some instances when I was thinking about what has happened to all of us and got teary eyed thinking how unfair it is and how I deserve a baby, but it was wonderful to be around such a happy, pleasant baby. I cannot wait to have my little girl or little boy growing inside me again and then in my arms. My first child was not planned and I was young. And now that we are planning and trying to have our second it just seems to not happen. Someone told me the other day that their doctor told them that after 2-3 months of trying to conceive, go ahead and stop trying and you will probably get pregnant. Something to do with the stress and anxiety about wanting it to happen so bad. I thought that was an interesting thought. Maybe when we are actually trying if it doesn't happen WE'll try that advice.

I went to my home town to visit with family this past weekend. I finally met my niece of 11 months!! We just live so far away from them that we hardly ever get to see each other. But she was a doll. I loved spending time with her and playing with her. I can honestly say that I have not smiled that much in a long time. The joy that a baby can bring us is great! It just lifted my spirits. There were some instances when I was thinking about what has happened to all of us and got teary eyed thinking how unfair it is and how I deserve a baby, but it was wonderful to be around such a happy, pleasant baby. I cannot wait to have my little girl or little boy growing inside me again and then in my arms. My first child was not planned and I was young. And now that we are planning and trying to have our second it just seems to not happen. Someone told me the other day that their doctor told them that after 2-3 months of trying to conceive, go ahead and stop trying and you will probably get pregnant. Something to do with the stress and anxiety about wanting it to happen so bad. I thought that was an interesting thought. Maybe when we are actually trying if it doesn't happen WE'll try that advice.

Thanks for sharing your experience. I am sorry for your loss, but I have to say that I am very grateful I am not alone. I am having a very difficult time. Initially, I spoke with a resident who said to wait 3 cycles before TTC again, but I kept reading online that you must wait a full year, as you said. When I went in to my physician, they told me I MUST wait a full year. They said this is important bc they would not be able to tell the difference between a healthy pregnancy and/or the mole regenerating. The mole is cancer-like in its nature (and can become malignant) and will just grow and grow and grow and can spread to your organs through your blood. My doctor was very good about discussing the whole topic with us, thank God bc I was freaking out. Plus, they thought I was going to have to start the chemotherapy treatment bc my hCG was increasing. Also, due to the invasiveness of the mole, your uterus needs time to heal... and apparently that time is one year. I am crushed. I don't want the pitty faces anymore either, or ppl telling me, "it just wasn't meant to be". Obviously that's true, but it certainly does not help at this point. I keep dreaming about being pregnant and losing the baby, even being able to hold her. This is a very difficult thing, I can not imagine how women deal who are way further along, or have stillborn births. Anyway, my doc said that the American Pregnancy website is the one she reccommends to read and give to family members who want to understand more about it. She only ammended the part about not being able to use an IUD for birth control and said that you can. http://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancycomplications/molarpregnancy.html

One more thing, I am scared of birth control too. I have been on it for about 10 years due to cysts and I can not help but wonder the effects this has had on my body, despite what the doctors (who are paid to prescribe this stuff to you) say about it being safe. How much do we really know about long term effects of the pill? My friend said she heard about a copper IUD-type of thing that is old school, but works well without hormones. Unfortunetely, I need the hormones bc of my painful cysts. Thanks so much for chatting with me.

Hi,

Thanks for sharing your experience. I am sorry for your loss, but I have to say that I am very grateful I am not alone. I am having a very difficult time. Initially, I spoke with a resident who said to wait 3 cycles before TTC again, but I kept reading online that you must wait a full year, as you said. When I went in to my physician, they told me I MUST wait a full year. They said this is important bc they would not be able to tell the difference between a healthy pregnancy and/or the mole regenerating. The mole is cancer-like in its nature (and can become malignant) and will just grow and grow and grow and can spread to your organs through your blood. My doctor was very good about discussing the whole topic with us, thank God bc I was freaking out. Plus, they thought I was going to have to start the chemotherapy treatment bc my hCG was increasing. Also, due to the invasiveness of the mole, your uterus needs time to heal... and apparently that time is one year. I am crushed. I don't want the pitty faces anymore either, or ppl telling me, "it just wasn't meant to be". Obviously that's true, but it certainly does not help at this point. I keep dreaming about being pregnant and losing the baby, even being able to hold her. This is a very difficult thing, I can not imagine how women deal who are way further along, or have stillborn births. Anyway, my doc said that the American Pregnancy website is the one she reccommends to read and give to family members who want to understand more about it. She only ammended the part about not being able to use an IUD for birth control and said that you can. http://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancycomplications/molarpregnancy.html

One more thing, I am scared of birth control too. I have been on it for about 10 years due to cysts and I can not help but wonder the effects this has had on my body, despite what the doctors (who are paid to prescribe this stuff to you) say about it being safe. How much do we really know about long term effects of the pill? My friend said she heard about a copper IUD-type of thing that is old school, but works well without hormones. Unfortunetely, I need the hormones bc of my painful cysts. Thanks so much for chatting with me.

I was 13 weeks, but the baby had passed at just over 9 weeks. Yes, I have had three miscarriages and three D&C's. My body never recognizes when the baby has passed. I also have bleeding problems with D&C's (and with childbirth) and they keep blood in the OR for me.

Does your dr. tell you your hCG level? Mine just said to get tested weekly and they will call to tell me when I can move to monthly.

Kristin

I was 13 weeks, but the baby had passed at just over 9 weeks. Yes, I have had three miscarriages and three D&C's. My body never recognizes when the baby has passed. I also have bleeding problems with D&C's (and with childbirth) and they keep blood in the OR for me.

Does your dr. tell you your hCG level? Mine just said to get tested weekly and they will call to tell me when I can move to monthly.

I am not a very pleasant person to be around. I try my hardest and put on a smile but it is hard. I don't have any energy (I'm being tested for anemia today along with my hCG) and I can't concentrate. I can deal with the spotting (even though I hate it), but every other week I bleed hard for about 2 days (pass clots and everything), and that is hard.

I was wondering the same thing about how many cases my dr. has seen of this. I might ask him the next time I talk to him, but I don't think it warrents a phone call to him, and usually his nurse calls with my hCG level.

I have a sister who is a dr. and she has been looking up info for me in medical journals. It has been great to have someone so readily available to answer my questions. I mean, I'm sure my dr. would answer them, but I don't want to call him every day with a question.

I decided I needed a postive mission, so I am doing March for Babies in May. In the first few days I have raised almost $400. It has really lifted my spirits to do something positive.

Kristin

I am not a very pleasant person to be around. I try my hardest and put on a smile but it is hard. I don't have any energy (I'm being tested for anemia today along with my hCG) and I can't concentrate. I can deal with the spotting (even though I hate it), but every other week I bleed hard for about 2 days (pass clots and everything), and that is hard.

I was wondering the same thing about how many cases my dr. has seen of this. I might ask him the next time I talk to him, but I don't think it warrents a phone call to him, and usually his nurse calls with my hCG level.

I have a sister who is a dr. and she has been looking up info for me in medical journals. It has been great to have someone so readily available to answer my questions. I mean, I'm sure my dr. would answer them, but I don't want to call him every day with a question.

I decided I needed a postive mission, so I am doing March for Babies in May. In the first few days I have raised almost $400. It has really lifted my spirits to do something positive.

This group has really helped me gain information and just be able to talk to people who really understand what I am going through.

I think we are going to start TTC again in August, assuming I continue to test negative. That will only be a 5 month wait.

I have heard from other people (I am a member of another molar pregnancy group) that their hCG levels dropped very quickly, and theirs definitely were molar, so your diagnosis could be correct. Also, apparently sometimes it is very easy to spot full molar pregnancies because of the blob of abnormal tissue that can be present.

I am glad you are able to be positive.

Kristin

You are welcome.

This group has really helped me gain information and just be able to talk to people who really understand what I am going through.

I think we are going to start TTC again in August, assuming I continue to test negative. That will only be a 5 month wait.

I have heard from other people (I am a member of another molar pregnancy group) that their hCG levels dropped very quickly, and theirs definitely were molar, so your diagnosis could be correct. Also, apparently sometimes it is very easy to spot full molar pregnancies because of the blob of abnormal tissue that can be present.

People can be cruel! We saw the heartbeat at 7 weeks too! How far along were you this time before having the D and C? And did you also say that you have had a total of 3 D and Cs? God bless you. They told me and my husband it would take 10 minutes, but since I was bleeding so much it took more like an hour. To top it off, NO ONE went out and told him I was okay while I was in recovery. He said he definitely developed an ulcer while waiting 2 hours before someone came and got him. My doc said I have to wait a year before TTC. I was devastated. This is due to the mole being able to regenerate so quickly if any of it was left behind and they measure this by the hCG levels, so it would be too difficult to differenciate. Plus the mole is so invasive that they said my uterus needs a long time to heal. That was certainly not what I wanted to hear. :( Keep us updated!

People can be cruel! We saw the heartbeat at 7 weeks too! How far along were you this time before having the D and C? And did you also say that you have had a total of 3 D and Cs? God bless you. They told me and my husband it would take 10 minutes, but since I was bleeding so much it took more like an hour. To top it off, NO ONE went out and told him I was okay while I was in recovery. He said he definitely developed an ulcer while waiting 2 hours before someone came and got him. My doc said I have to wait a year before TTC. I was devastated. This is due to the mole being able to regenerate so quickly if any of it was left behind and they measure this by the hCG levels, so it would be too difficult to differenciate. Plus the mole is so invasive that they said my uterus needs a long time to heal. That was certainly not what I wanted to hear. :( Keep us updated!

I am finally not bloated and able to fit in my regular clothes. I typically gain about 10 lbs (all in my lower abdomen) after a D&C, and that weight has finally come off. My dr. put me on birth control on Tuesday and said that should make me stop bleeding within a week or I need to call him. I've now been bleeding (as heavy as a period) for over a month.

I don't have any idea what my hormone levels have been this whole time.

Good luck telling your daughter.

Kristin

I am finally not bloated and able to fit in my regular clothes. I typically gain about 10 lbs (all in my lower abdomen) after a D&C, and that weight has finally come off. My dr. put me on birth control on Tuesday and said that should make me stop bleeding within a week or I need to call him. I've now been bleeding (as heavy as a period) for over a month.

I don't have any idea what my hormone levels have been this whole time.

I didn't know accelerated heart rate was a symptom. I was very sick, but I am very sick every time I am pregnant, so that wasn't necessarily a good indicator to me. I also didn't know that extensive bleeding was common. I always have bleeding problems after miscarriages, but I've been bleeding for 2 months. 2 months! That is rediculous.

Is your infertility related to the partial molar pregnancy?

Kristin

I didn't know accelerated heart rate was a symptom. I was very sick, but I am very sick every time I am pregnant, so that wasn't necessarily a good indicator to me. I also didn't know that extensive bleeding was common. I always have bleeding problems after miscarriages, but I've been bleeding for 2 months. 2 months! That is rediculous.

First of all, good luck with your pregnancy! Please keep me posted on it.

Why did they make you stay awake for your D&C? That is crazy! I have had 3 and in all the people I've talked to I have never met someone who has ever had to stay awake. I mean, I know they can do it when you are awake, but my dr. said it is way too hard emotionally for someone who has lost a baby to have to be awake during the removal process.

Kristin

First of all, good luck with your pregnancy! Please keep me posted on it.

Why did they make you stay awake for your D&C? That is crazy! I have had 3 and in all the people I've talked to I have never met someone who has ever had to stay awake. I mean, I know they can do it when you are awake, but my dr. said it is way too hard emotionally for someone who has lost a baby to have to be awake during the removal process.

I can't remember what website I found the symptoms on but it listed the heart palpatation thing and the extreme ms. It also listed extreme fatigue which I had also. It was interesting to look back and say yeah I had those symptoms. My dr also told me, about the bleeding thing, that molar pg's take more blood from your body, so my placenta was the size of a 5 month placenta because it was engorged with blood, even though the baby only made it to about 10 weeks, and that's why I had the severe bleeding and maybe why all of you are having bleeding problems. Now, I did bleed more than my first 2 D&C's and I think I bled off and on for close to a month. I had more bleeding than usual at first and then it would stop for a couple of days and then come back. I had it checked out once but they just said it would take awhile for it to stop since it was partial molar. None of my dr's have said that the molar thing could be a reason for the infertility but I have a suspicion that it does. I used to get pg so easily and we have been trying this time for almost 3 years!!

I can't remember what website I found the symptoms on but it listed the heart palpatation thing and the extreme ms. It also listed extreme fatigue which I had also. It was interesting to look back and say yeah I had those symptoms. My dr also told me, about the bleeding thing, that molar pg's take more blood from your body, so my placenta was the size of a 5 month placenta because it was engorged with blood, even though the baby only made it to about 10 weeks, and that's why I had the severe bleeding and maybe why all of you are having bleeding problems. Now, I did bleed more than my first 2 D&C's and I think I bled off and on for close to a month. I had more bleeding than usual at first and then it would stop for a couple of days and then come back. I had it checked out once but they just said it would take awhile for it to stop since it was partial molar. None of my dr's have said that the molar thing could be a reason for the infertility but I have a suspicion that it does. I used to get pg so easily and we have been trying this time for almost 3 years!!

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